Umm, the best news for my first week on the job. Congrats @alexkoma.bsky.social and welcome to the team!

The 51st@51st.news · 6h ago

This August, our newsroom is tripling our reporting capacity — and deepening our politics coverage. Today's news: Alex Koma (@alexkoma.bsky.social) is joining our team later this month. More about Alex's work — and the reporting he's excited to dig into as part of our team:

Welcome @ecwilliams.bsky.social! It's Elliot C. Williams' first day on our team as a Senior Reporter. An experienced arts and culture reporter, he'll be continuing to cover D.C.'s creative scene, as well as writing explainers and news pieces. Get to know Elliot here:

Elliot C. Williams joins The 51st as a Senior Reporter

The 51st is tripling our reporting capacity and expanding coverage of D.C.'s arts and culture.

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Some exciting personal news! I’m thrilled to jump back into local coverage in the city I love 🙌🏽

The 51st@51st.news · 6d ago

We’re thrilled that our newsroom is growing. Elliot Williams is joining our team starting next (!) week (!!) @ecwilliams.bsky.social has covered D.C.'s arts and culture for the better part of a decade and we can't wait to see what he does at The 51st. 51st.news/elliot-willi...

One of our main goals at The 51st is to make D.C. an easier place to live. One way to do that is by explaining stuff that is otherwise confusing, mystifying, or intentionally opaque! What do you want to know more about? What can we help you understand? Let us know:

Help us explain D.C.

At The 51st, we aim to make living in the District easier for the residents who call it home. To that end, one of our editorial focus areas is explainers: stories that demystify opaque city services…

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After covering our first primary election, we're taking a step back to look at our impact. One highlight: 50,000 people read our voter guide!?! That's nearly one-third of the total number of voters in the election. This is why we started this newsroom. Now, we need your help to keep growing:

The impact of The 51st's election coverage

Over 50,000 of you used our voter guide

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Today marks what would have been Anthony Bourdain's 70th birthday. "Above all, Bourdain showed me that food is emotional architecture," writes hospitality specialist Emilio Mesa. "He expanded my palate, but more importantly, he expanded my empathy.” https://wapo.st/4oQD9XK

🗓️ Save the Date: Career Day at @pressclubdc.bsky.social returns on March 20! Join us for a high-impact day designed for journalists & communicators navigating one of the most challenging job markets our industry has seen in years. 🎟️ Tickets on sale:

2026 Career Day at the National Press Club

Career Day at the National Press Club returns Friday, March 20, 2026. This year, it’s more essential than ever.

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The U.S. women's hockey gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday.

US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address

The U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday.

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You'll want to join us for this one. We've got a great lineup of panelists:

National Press Club Journalism Institute@npcinstitute.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Registration is open for an informative and timely panel on immigration coverage with a focus on journalists' safety. You’ll hear practical guidance from experienced journalists who will speak about their experiences in the field and newsroom. 🗓️ Feb. 10 | 12 p.m. ET Click the 🔗 for more info:

Introducing the highest U.S. tariffs since the Great Depression, President Trump made a clear promise in the spring: “Jobs and factories will come roaring back into our country.” They haven’t.

Trump’s promised manufacturing boom is a bust so far

Manufacturing employment has declined every month since April, when the president said tariffs would bring factories “roaring back.”

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During a press conference, Kristi Noem claimed that ICE has not detained or arrested any US citizens. This isn't true. The reality is that at least 170 citizens have been held by immigration agents, including two kids with cancer.

More than 170 US citizens have been held by immigration agents

ProPublica uncovered that Americans have been kicked, dragged, and detained for days.

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Not fun fact according to the American Federation of Teachers: As of 2020, 25% of adjunct professors were eligible for public assistance. I had colleagues who used food stamps. Poverty doesn’t always look like what you’d expect, and none of us are guaranteed a life without un- or under-employment.

NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day. n.pr/47nGDK8

Highlighting Indigenous stories from across NPR's network

NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day.

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Breaking news: The Washington Post joined the New York Times, CNN and the Atlantic in refusing to sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new press policy, citing First Amendment concerns.

Prominent news outlets reject Pentagon rules before signing deadline

The Washington Post and other major news outlets have refused to sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new press policy, citing First Amendment concerns.

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Across the country, airports are refusing to air a video from the Homeland Security chief blaming Democrats for the shutdown. trib.al/tw3Hd3X

Airports Are Pushing Back Against Kristi Noem’s Shutdown Propaganda

Across the country, airports are refusing to air a video from the Homeland Security chief blaming Democrats for the shutdown.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted “no one has died” as a result of U.S. foreign aid cuts. In Myanmar, the grieving father of a 2-year-old boy who died after their food rations were cut calls such claims a lie.

Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

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Looking forward to this convo. Join us!

Pulitzer Center@pulitzercenter.org · 11mo ago

Join @marinawg.bsky.social (@pulitzercenter.org), @annieisi.bsky.social (@nationalpress.bsky.social), Monica Williams (@rjionline.bsky.social), and @ecwilliams.bsky.social (@npcinstitute.bsky.social) for a conversation on how to position yourself to win grants and fellowships. 👉 bit.ly/41sOnY9

Thanks to @npcinstitute.bsky.social for enlisting two dcogc.bluesky.social board members for this key briefing for reporters and anyone else following the federal takeover of DC law enforcement.

National Press Club Journalism Institute@npcinstitute.bsky.social · 11mo ago

We’re hosting a briefing this Friday at noon ET with @dcogc.bsky.social to share best practices for gathering arrest data and covering the federal takeover of D.C. law enforcement. Bring your questions: www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/coveri...

We’re hosting a briefing this Friday at noon ET with @dcogc.bsky.social to share best practices for gathering arrest data and covering the federal takeover of D.C. law enforcement. Bring your questions: www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/coveri...

Covering the Federal Takeover: Gathering arrest data, knowing the law, and other tips for journalists covering D.C. - Journalism Institute

Journalists covering the federal takeover of D.C.’s law enforcement have a lot to keep up with, including a slew of executive orders, near-daily public rallies and press conferences, and video footage...

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Join @marinawg.bsky.social (@pulitzercenter.org), @annieisi.bsky.social (@nationalpress.bsky.social), Monica Williams (@rjionline.bsky.social), and @ecwilliams.bsky.social (@npcinstitute.bsky.social) for a conversation on how to position yourself to win grants and fellowships. 👉 bit.ly/41sOnY9

Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships - Journalism Institute

Program panelists: Anne Godlasky, National Press Foundation President Marina Walker Guevara, The Pulitzer Center Executive Editor Monica Williams, Independent Journalist and Reynolds Journalism Instit...

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Prosecutors Fail to Secure Indictment Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/u...

Prosecutors Fail to Secure Indictment Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent

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So grateful for this opportunity, which allowed me to report on a novel anti-cancer effort in rural Kentucky. Read more: www.statnews.com/2025/07/23/c...

Kentucky’s campaign to improve rural cancer care is a national model. Federal cuts threaten its progress

Improvements in rural cancer care in Kentucky could be imperiled by President Trump's tax and domestic policy bill.

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Over 6 months, our Public Health Reporting fellows @tedalcorn.bsky.social, Jamal Jordan, @eleanorklib.bsky.social, @lygianavarro.com & Amanda Seitz explored underreported public health challenges. Watch highlights from their ambitious reporting projects: www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/public...

@washingtonpost.com is collecting the videos and photos of the police encounters you’ve witnessed in D.C. since President Donald Trump ordered federal agents to patrol the city. Upload your footage via this link: thewashingtonpost.formstack.com/forms/law_en...

The National Weather Service has received permission to hire hundreds back—including 126 “front-line mission critical” personnel whose need became especially apparent in the wake of Texas' floods. trib.al/SFuFL0a

Elon Musk’s Worst Nightmare About DOGE Is Starting to Come True

Federal agencies are starting to admit that DOGE’s policies were trash.

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Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/b...

Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem

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Larry Summers: "This is way beyond anything Nixon ever did ... this is the stuff of democracies giving way to authoritarianism. Firing statisticians goes with threatening the heads of newspapers, launching assaults on universities, launching assaults on law firms. This is really scary stuff."

KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) — A Canadian Indigenous leader who greeted world heads of state arriving for the Group of Seven summit says he was “filled with rage” and considered leaving before Donald Trump arrived — saying the U.S. president has “caused much pain and suffering in the world.”

Canadian Indigenous leader says he was 'filled with rage' before 'intense' conversation with Trump

A Canadian Indigenous leader who greeted world heads of state arriving for the Group of Seven summit says he was “filled with rage” and considered leaving before Donald Trump arrived.

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Learn how to stand out in a crowd at Career Day at @pressclubdc.bsky.social. In addition to plenty of networking, hear from @phillewis.bsky.social of @huffpost.com on strategies for building your brand and growing your network. Join us March 28: www.eventbrite.com/e/career-day...

📣 Calling all job seekers: Career Day at @pressclubdc.bsky.social offers a unique opportunity to meet top newsroom recruiters in the mid-Atlantic. Join us on March 28 for direct access to who’s hiring in journalism right now. 🎟️ Tickets on sale:

Solutions-oriented journalism about America’s public health landscape has become increasingly important as disinformation continues to spread & health disparities widen. Join us for a #webinar training series for journalists covering public health:

National Press Club Journalism Institute announces public health journalism training series - Journalism Institute

The National Press Club Journalism Institute will present a series of six virtual programs aimed at training journalists who cover public health.

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